The third annual Courthouse Wreath Decorating Contest is underway through Dec. 21.

“Bring your wreath to the courthouse by Dec. 12 to help decorate the 33 windows of our beautiful courthouse,” said registrar Sandi Chamblin. “We have had some beautiful wreaths in the past two years and are looking for new designs this year. Thank you for your participation and we hope you have a blessed and happy holiday season.”
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Longtime county attorney Tom Morton was honored by commissioners, local mayors and members of the community during the Nov. 9 commission meeting.

“There are great people in this county, state and nation but Tom’s life is a testament to what you want to do with your life. He is a great American and a great Pike Countian who serves as County Attorney and does an unbelievable job,” said county manager John Hanson. “He is a great individual, a great asset to this county and today it is our honor to recognize Tom Morton for his influence on so many.”
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The History Channel’s American Pickers is looking for locations in Georgia to film new episodes this winter.

“American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasures,” said casting associate Cat Raynor. “If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that Mike and Frank can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 1-855-OLD-RUST for details."
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Three local men who were Killed In Action or Missing In Action during combat in World War II will be honored at a Saturday, Dec. 3 Induction Ceremony hosted by the Pike County American Legion Family. The ceremony will honor Private First Class Ralph E. Bishop, Private Tilton C. Gooden and Staff Sergeant Joel M. Matthews at 10 a.m. at the Pike County School Auditorium on Highway 19 south in Zebulon.
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A local landmark was recently listed as one of the top 10 Places in Peril in the state by the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. Local fundraising efforts are under way to save the Old Zebulon School by replacing the roof. The goal for the current Save the Roof fundraising effort is $100,000. All donations made by Dec. 24 will be doubled by an anonymous donor who has agreed to match donations up to $50,000. Donations can be made at crowdrise.com under Save the Old Zebulon School or at any United Bank branch. Those who donate before Jan. 1 will be placed on the Head of the Class list to be displayed on a permanent plaque in the school.
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Pike is one of 52 Georgia counties declared to be in Level 2 drought conditions, which restricts outdoor watering to two days a week, and prohibits washing vehicles at home, non-commercial washing or pressure washing and car wash fundraisers. Gov. Nathan Deal also issued an executive order to ban the use of fireworks as long as the severe drought remains in effect.
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The Nov. 3 meeting of Williamson council brought forth encouraging news about a veterans group from Peach State Airport who are willing to repair and paint the helicopter static display and a local resident’s offer to pay half the cost of paving the city park walking track.
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The Williamson Music Barn will host a barbecue dinner fundraiser at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 18 to keep the local venue operating. Food - including brunswick stew, barbecue and other side items - will be served at 6 p.m. with music starting at 6:30 p.m. Three bands will play during the evening, including The Honey Creek Boys, The Wranglers and Rivers Edge.
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The Georgia Historic Preservation Division, Department of Natural Resources, honored 22 farm families last week during the Georgia Centennial Farm Awards Ceremony, including a farm from Pike that has been continuously operated for at least 100 years.
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After two days of hearing arguments, and nearly two days of deliberation, Pike County jurors returned a verdict for Gregory Twymon, also known as DG or Dolla G, who was indicted after the April 9, 2014 murder of Michael Dawe and shooting of Michael Owens at a vacant home on Ray Drive in Meansville.
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A diverse group of 25 Pike County residents gathered Oct. 23 at the Chandler Building to hear about the latest efforts to save the old Zebulon School on Adams Street. Participants were given “Save OZS” buttons and hard hats as they arrived and were treated to a buffet meal prepared by Anna Evans.[Full story »]

Children of the Promise will host the fourth annual Fall Festival for kids with disabilities and their families and friends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Pike County Assembly of God at 4990 Highway 19 south in Zebulon. The event will include wagon rides, face painting, cookie decorating, Noah’s Ark, a carousel and sensory activities and games as well as prizes, hot dogs, popcorn and cotton candy.
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With only one week of early voting left, 3,278 citizens in Pike have already cast their ballots. Out of 12,364 registered voters, nearly 27 percent have voted. In person early voting ends at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8 and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at polling stations across the county.
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Pike County Pirates players, cheerleaders, band members and fans and all who attend the Nov. 4 home football game are asked to bring canned foods for Help Tackle Hunger food drive. The canned goods should be taken to the newly renovated Pirates Stadium Friday, Nov. 4 as Pike faces off against Rutland.
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